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OverviewUsing a comparative, cross-national perspective, Global Aging: Comparative Perspectives on Aging and the Life Course explores the major topics in social gerontology worldwide and the demands that the aging population places on a society. This comprehensive and timely guide includes contributions from international gerontology scholars and illustrates both universal and socioculturally unique aspects of aging across nations. It is organized thematically for ease of use and includes an abundance of photographs and illustrations to highlight key points. Key features: .: Discussions on various nations' policies and programs designed to meet the unique needs of an older population. An essay on pension and income maintenance policies and programs. An analysis of the role of local and national governments, as well as non-governmental organizations, in serving older adults. Case studies on specific aspects of aging: family life, caregiving, policies and politics, health and long-term care, and work and retirement. The most current demographic data on aging around the worl Full Product DetailsAuthor: Suzanne R Phd Kunkel , J Scott Phd BrownPublisher: Springer Publishing Company Imprint: Springer Publishing Company ISBN: 9780826105479ISBN 10: 0826105475 Pages: 328 Publication Date: 03 February 2014 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Electronic book text Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Not yet available  This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSuzanne R. Kunkel, PhD is the Director of the Scripps Gerontology Center and Professor in the Department of Sociology and Gerontology at Miami University. She has been principal investigator or co-investigator on local, state, federal, and foundation grants totaling more than $3 million. Kunkel is a Fellow of both the Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and the Association for Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE). She received the Hiram Friedsam Mentorship Award from AGHE, and is currently Treasurer of GSA. Kunkel is co-author (with Leslie Morgan) of Aging, Society, and the Life Course, a textbook now in its fourth edition. With Frank Whittington and Erdman Palmore, she co-edited the most recent edition of the International Handbook on Aging, and co-edited with Frank Whittington the Spring 2013 edition of Generations, focusing on global aging. She has published more than 40 articles, books, and book chapters, and more than 30 research monographs on the aging network, innovations in the delivery of home care, population projections, global aging, and gerontology education. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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